ORIGIN
Tunisia
SCIENTIFIC NAMERosmarinus officinalis L.
BOTANICAL NAME
Rosmarinus officinalis
Chemotype: Cineole
PARTS USED
Flowering tops
EXTRACTION METHOD
Steam distilled
NOTE CLASSIFICATION
Middle
AROMA
Strong, fresh, camphor-like and with a woody-balsamic undertone
OVERVIEW
Best known for its aid in memory and hair loss. It is also considered a symbol of love, and the sprigs have been traditionally used in wedding ceremonies.
BLENDS WELL WITH
Basil, bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, cinnamon, citronella, clary sage, elemi, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, litsea cubeba, mandarin, marjoram, niaouli, oregano, peppermint, petitgrain, pine, ravensara, tea tree, thyme
HERBAL MISCELLANY
Rosmarinus is Latin for dew (ros) of the sea (marinus).
PRECAUTIONS
Oil Specific: Avoid in epilepsy, hypertension, and while pregnant. Avoid with homeopathics.
General: As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.
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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
